The Measure of All Things
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"The Measure of All Things" by Ken Alder is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
In this "entirely enthralling and beautifully written book" (Simon Winchester), Alder tells the story of how science, revolutionary politics, and the dream of a new economy converged to produce the world's common language of measurement--the metric system--and its first struggle over globalization.
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"The Measure of All Things" by Ken Alder is a history book focused on Astronomical Data. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.
Topic: Astronomical Data
Author: Ken Alder
Who this is for:
- Students
- Educators
- Interested readers
Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.
In this "entirely enthralling and beautifully written book" (Simon Winchester), Alder tells the story of how science, revolutionary politics, and the dream of a new economy converged to produce the world's common language of measurement--the metric system--and its first struggle over globalization.
| Author | Ken Alder |
| Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
| Published | 2003-10 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780743216760 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 452 |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Biography & Autobiography |
| Topic | Astronomical Data |
Format: Paperback
Length: 452 pages
Language: English
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